I'm seriously considering a .22 for my next pistol, and as I already have a SIG P220 elite stainless, I want a classic .22 P226 or P229, preferably in the E2 grip flavor. I was initially going to get a Buckmark, but my point in purchasing the .22 is to improve my abilities with my more serviceable calibers. I have two questions:

- Is there a performance difference, other than sigh radius, between the P226 and P229? I would imagine that the 229 may work better, as the slide is shorter, and therefore will cycle easier.

- What ammo have you had the best luck with? What hasn't worked? Is some kind cleaner than others? Keep in mind the ammo is only for range plinking use. My local range is only 25 yards max, if that matters.

I've shot mostly minimags through mine. I've used some bulk pack(federal and win), but it was at the end of life of the recoil spring, so I don't know if it would cycle well on a fresh recoil spring or not.

Wally world is selling plastic ammo cans of CCI Mini Mag .22LR 1600 rounds for $99. So you can now get a little better pricing on the mini mag, and you buying in bulk, and get a $5 Plano ammo can out of the deal, (not a big deal,..).

They just started selling it, in this packaging, at the end of last month, in my area. Ive been paying around $25 for Federal bulk packs, count is 525 I think. Id steer clear of the Remington bulk packs, Ive bought some real garbage recently. Wont hardly cycle a 10/22. Ive also been buying some Winchester bulk packs, and them seem ok, but I like the mini mags best.

Wally world is selling plastic ammo cans of CCI Mini Mag .22LR 1600 rounds for $99. So you can now get a little better pricing on the mini mag, and you buying in bulk, and get a $5 Plano ammo can out of the deal, (not a big deal,..).

They just started selling it, in this packaging, at the end of last month, in my area. Ive been paying around $25 for Federal bulk packs, count is 525 I think. Id steer clear of the Remington bulk packs, Ive bought some real garbage recently. Wont hardly cycle a 10/22. Ive also been buying some Winchester bulk packs, and them seem ok, but I like the mini mags best.

Are these the "coated/jacketed" mini-mags are "un-coated/un-jacketed"? If they are the coated, I'm going to do my best to find these at my local store!

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